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| Finished Product with "Real Book" as an Example. |
Although I do not own an iPad, a Nook or a Kindle (I'm a little old-school when it comes to my method of reading), many of my friends do. When one such friend went out of her way to do something special for my family, I wanted to return kindness with kindness by making something specifically for her. This post will teach you how to create a handmade cover for any electronic device.
Craft Ingredients:
old hardcover book
craft knife
1/2 " wide elastic
scissors
fabric
ribbon
hot glue gun
cardboard
scissors
fabric
Craft Directions:
1. Cut the pages out of the book with a craft knife.
2. Iron the fabric.
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| Step 3. Elastic Inserted into Back Cover. |
3. Cut two (2) openings in back cover. Insert elastic and hot glue to book cover. Turn elastic to inside of book cover. This elastic will be used to keep your iPad, Nook or Kindle in place and keep the electronic screen protected.
3. Measure the book's height and width, add 1" to each, then cut the main lining piece (should be shaped like a rectangle).
4. Using the same book measurements, cut two (2) cardboard pieces the size of both book covers.
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| Step 5. Glue Fabric to Cardboard. |
5. Glue 1/2" edge of wrong side of the main lining to one (1) cardboard side piece. Turn fabric over, right side out.
6. Glue the main lining and cardboard into the back of the book.The ends of the elastic should be hidden by the fabric covered cardboard. Glue lining in place along spine of book.
7. Glue lining in place along spine of book. Repeat directions in STEP 5 and STEP 6
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| Steps 8 and 9. Glue Lining to Cardboard and Book. |
8. Repeat directions in STEP 5 and STEP 6 for the second piece of cardboard/ front cover of book.
9. Now that the book lining is place, glue any gaps or puckered fabric to the hardcover of the book.
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| Step 10. Glue Ribbon to Book Lining. |
10. Cut ribbon to the size of the book lining perimeter. Glue ribbon to cover gap between lining and book cover. This ribbon will be used to create a seamless edge and give your lining a polished look. Just because something is handmade does not mean it needs to look cheap.
This. Is. Amazing. I LOVE it. I might make one for my own kindle!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a little concerned at the cut-up-an-old-book part, though - any other suggestions for uh, non-pliable materials that could be used instead?? Just curious. :-)
Great concerns! I have two suggestions to consider while making your iPad, Nook or Kindle cover: (1) only use old books that have been donated to thrift stores or are too old & musty to donate; (2) save the un-used book portion and donate the cover-less book. Refugee camps and schools will take almost any book topic (except home decorating, wedding, and local history).
ReplyDeleteNo need to ever throw anything away. Always recycle!
And I love mine very much! As a librarian, I am not shy about reusing books. You can also check district book surplus sales - sometimes a book really does need a new second life.
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